Compare/Mahindra 2816 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

Mahindra 2816 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

Verdict: Mahindra 2816 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

The Mahindra 2816 and the Mahindra compact utility C27 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra compact utility C27 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 21 hp. Mahindra compact utility C27 is the lighter machine (1,646 kg vs 2,315 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 2816 is the newer design (2008 vs 2002). In short: choose the Mahindra compact utility C27 for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra 2816 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

21 hp

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

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Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$10,625 (2002)Reference

Engine

20.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

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Power

20.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Compression

22:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.071x3.622 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

22:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gear Operating weight

1050 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

9 F and 3 R | Hydrostatic : Infinite F and R (3-range)Reference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydro PTO (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

constant meshReference

Valves

0 or 1Reference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1474 kgReference

Clutch

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over-runningReference

Engine RPM

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540@1980Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2315 to 2458 poundsReference

1646 kgReference

Front tire

7x16Reference

5x15Reference

Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

9.5x24Reference

Ag front

7x16Reference

5x15Reference

Ag rear

11.2x24Reference

9.5x24Reference

Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

25x7.50-15Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

12.5/80-15Reference

Length

292 cmReference

264 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

136 cmReference

Hydro Operating weight

1114 kgReference

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Lawn/turf front

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23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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36x13.5-15Reference

Mahindra 2816 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

36Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

46Reference

96Reference

Battery size

46 AHReference

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General

Make & Model

MitsubishiReference

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Rollover protective structure

Folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

80.4 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

28 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

23 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 or 1 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.5 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,000.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

292.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

150.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,114.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear: 11.2x24 | Industrial rear: 15x19.5Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Ag front: 7x16 | Industrial front : 27x8.5-15Reference

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Mahindra C27 attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.